TWO-HANDED CLIP-ON CUP HOLDER

Abstract

A two-handed clip-on cup holder is an adaptive drinking device to allow users with limited hand grip strength to be able to drink independently from assistance of caregivers. The device features a claw-like clip and flexible two cup handles attached to a central rod. At the bottom of the rod, there is a secure base attached where the cup is sitting. The rod has adjustable hook at its top that further secures attachment of the device to the cup. Rod has an extension to adjust for different height cups.

Claims

1. An adjustable cup holder device for adaptive drinking, comprising of: a drinking container holder base, having at least one integration hole with a rod; a rod with extension for container height adjustment, fixed in the integration hole of the container holder base; and three claw-like round shape holders attached to the rod and connected to clip handles; the spring inside, allowing the holders to extend and secure the container attachment and contract to release the container; and rotatable hook attached to the top end of the rod that further secures container with no lids and top covers.

2. An adjustable cup holder device for adaptive drinking according to claim 1, wherein semi-circle shaped user handles attached to the top of the rod can be adjusted outwards to the preference of the user.

3. An adjustable cup holder device for adaptive drinking according to claim 2, wherein the rod is extended to adjust for the height of the container.

4. An adjustable cup holder device for adaptive drinking according to claim 3, wherein the rotatable hook attached to the top end of the rod secures container with no lids and top covers.

Description

BRIEF SUMMARY OF DRAWINGS

[0008] Various embodiments of the present disclosure are described. The components of the drawings are not necessarily to scale as emphasis is placed upon illustrating the principals of corresponding disclosure.

[0009] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of an embodiment of two-handed clip-on cup holder with cup being inserted into it

[0010] FIG. 2 illustrates a top perspective view of an example of two-handed clip-on cup holder in accordance with certain aspects of the present disclosure

[0011] FIG. 3 illustrates a right and left perspective view of an example of two-handed clip-on cup holder in accordance with certain aspects of the present disclosure

[0012] FIG. 4 illustrates a back perspective view of an example of two-handed clip-on cup holder in accordance with certain aspects of the present disclosure

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] The following description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit present disclosure, application, or users.

[0014] Referring to FIG. 1, and integration of two-handed cup holder 1 with clip-on and the cup container 2 is provided. As shown, the embodiment includes rod 3 with extension 3a attached to the base 4 that can be adjusted to the height of the cup. Moreover, clip handles 5 can be pushed inside to spread the three claws 6a, 6b, 6c and released outside for best container fitting. Spring 7 inside the handles holds them fitted to the container during extension and allows container to be released during flexion. FIG. 1 hook 8 on top of the rod 3 is employed to further secure an open container to the embodiment. If the container includes the cover, the hook can be turned to the outside of the container. The semi-circle shaped user handles 9a and 9b attached to the top of the rod 3 can be adjusted outwards to the preference of the applicant.

[0015] FIG. 2, FIG. 3, and FIG. 4 have corresponding top, back, and side views of the embodiment with corresponding projections of numbered above elements.